How do I choose a legal business name for my LLC?

When selecting a legal business name for your LLC, focus on complying with state regulations and ensuring that your chosen legal entity name is distinguishable from other businesses in your area. Remember, these legal abbreviations are not mandatory in your trademark or logo.

How do you name an LLC & a brand name?

For example, your LLC might be named, “Johnson Ventures, LLC”, while your brand name is, “Roofing Plus”. Normally, this is achieved using a DBA (Doing Business As). In this case, you would want to set up your naming structure like this: It’s important to note these few things: To learn more about DBAs, check out our guide: What is a DBA

Do you need an LLC name if you own a limited liability company?

There’s one major LLC name requirement you need to remember if you own a limited liability company. If you own an LLC, your LLC name has to contain the words “Limited Liability Company.” You can use abbreviations in your LLC company name instead, like “L.L.C.” or, the most common, “LLC.”